Vaccination

Urgent call for vaccine protection as flu cases surge before Christmas

Urgent call for vaccine protection as flu cases surge before Christmas

Ireland’s top health official is urging the public to get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19, warning of rising virus levels in the weeks leading up to the holiday season. Interim Chief Medical Officer Professor Mary Horgan highlighted a significant uptick in influenza cases, with notified infections jumping 67% to 277 cases in the latest reporting … Read more

Measles Cases Rise to 16 in Ireland

Measles Cases Rise to 16 in Ireland: Urgent Call for Vaccination

Ireland is grappling with a surge in measles cases, with three new infections confirmed, bringing the total count to 16 this year. Additionally, 16 individuals are currently under observation for symptoms. The Health Protection Surveillance Center (HPSC) has flagged two measles outbreaks, both stemming from private residences, with one outbreak affecting four individuals and the … Read more